Theatre Production Manager (Interim to Full‑Time)

Playbill, Inc.; Greenwich (CT); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Open Arts Alliance in Connecticut seeks a hands-on Production Manager for a full-time interim role to cover the Spring Season and support a path to year-round work. You will oversee technical production, budgets, and collaboration with guest designers/directors to deliver high-quality theatre for K-12 youth.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a background in set design or costume fabrication, and the ability to manage crews and contractors across multiple shows.

Qualifikationen

• 2–4 years in theatre production management or technical direction.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre, Performing Arts, Technical Theatre, Arts Administration, or closely related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Background in set design/construction or costume design/fabrication; carpentry/scenery build, painting, sewing or draping preferred.
• Familiarity with lighting/sound, budget management, Canva and MTIPlayer, QLab, CAD and other industry standards preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record; comfortable driving 10–15 ft rental trucks and handling heavy gear during load-ins/outs.
• Pre-employment screening includes post-offer background check.

Aufgaben

• Act as the primary liaison between Stage Directors and technical staff (lighting, sound, sets, costumes).
• Support production builds with hands-on set construction or costume fabrication; sewing/constructing is a strong plus.
• Hire and manage independent contractors and staff for spring productions.
• Coordinate props, costumes, scenic elements and technical logistics across all shows and age groups.
• Manage tech week, load-in/out, strike schedules; recruit and supervise tech staff/volunteers.
• Rent, schedule, and drive trucks for load-ins and load-outs as needed.
• Manage production budgets, material purchasing, and safety/venue compliance.
• Coordinate installation and field deployment of promotional materials and paid digital advertising.

Kenntnisse

Budget management

Scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Hands-on production

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Theatre or related field

Tools

Canva

MTIPlayer

QLab

CAD

Jobbeschreibung

Open Arts Alliance in Connecticut seeks a hands-on Production Manager for a full-time interim role to cover the Spring Season and support a path to year-round work. You will oversee technical production, budgets, and collaboration with guest designers/directors to deliver high-quality theatre for K-12 youth.

The role requires strong organizational skills, a background in set design or costume fabrication, and the ability to manage crews and contractors across multiple shows.